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Banaue, Philippines

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2,497 Population 25/sq mi density
3,425 ft Elevation 1,044 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Banaue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Area100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates16.9136°N, 121.0618°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.4"
211% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

595 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 138 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 72 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 47 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 37 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 85 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 60 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 64 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 127 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 101 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

105 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 265 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 69 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 190 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 20 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 188 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 60 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 155 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 213 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 10 km
2023 Saola Category 5 196 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 224 km
2022 Noru Category 4 184 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 137 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 274 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 197 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 214 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 126 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 29 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 105 km
2016 Haima Category 4 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 144 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 138 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 130 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 72 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 148 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 45 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 184 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 15.6 in
August 71°F (21°C) 17.7 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 15.2 in
October 69°F (20°C) 13.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 11.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in

Banaue has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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